Car care guides

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Removing bird droppings from your car: what about dried residue?

Gently remove fresh and dried bird droppings with water and a soft towel, then wash. Learn what to do if marks remain on the paint.

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Wash brush covers: how can you reduce wash scratches?

What a wash brush cover can do and where its limits lie: fit the Brush Cover, keep it clean and use it correctly.

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What is the right order at a self-service car wash?

A sensible self-service car wash sequence: pre-wash, contact wash, rinse and dry, with clean equipment and the operator’s rules in mind.

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Windscreen wipers leaving streaks: how do you stop the smearing?

Track down wiper streaks: inspect the glass and rubber blades, clean gently and recognise when replacement is needed.

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Cleaning car windows outside: how do you remove the film?

Clean exterior glass with a cleaner and two towels. Find out why film returns and when deposits need a different treatment.

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Washing your car in winter: how do you safely remove road salt?

Remove salt and winter traffic film with pre-washing, gentle contact washing and drying in safe, frost-free conditions.

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Sealing car windows: application, benefits and common mistakes

Coating car windows with Glass-Coat: preparation, application and wipe-off explained clearly. With tips on streaks, maintenance and wipers.

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Removing streaks after ceramic coating: what helps with high spots?

Streaks after ceramic coating? How to distinguish and treat fresh excess, cured high spots, and maintenance residues.

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Ceramic coating for matte paint: application, care and common mistakes

Seal matte paint with Final PRO: preserve the matte look, check for possible color deepening in advance, and avoid mistakes in preparation, application and m...

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Protecting wheels with a ceramic coating: preparation and application

Ceramic coating for wheels: identify suitable surfaces, prepare them correctly and apply Final PRO. Includes notes on curing and maintenance.

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Letting ceramic coatings cure: when rain and the first wash are okay

Allow Final PRO to cure properly: at approx. 20 °C it is water-resistant after 12 hours and washable after 5 days. This helps you plan for rain, standing tim...

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Ceramic coating no longer beads: clean or renew?

Ceramic coating no longer beads? How to check for traffic film, mineral deposits and wear – and clean appropriately instead of rushing into a full re-coat.